2023

Pure Oasis | Pollution Filter

Atalia Fragoletti
Pure Oasis improves the environment through air quality & noise control with greenery, while spreading the awareness on air pollution

Communities who suffer from poor air pollution, increase their chances of heath issues & diseases.

Air pollution is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. 1 in 4 children of low-income households in East Harlem suffer from asthma as a combined result of the unhealthy air quality of their homes.

Around 25% of carbon emissions made by human activity are absorbed by plants, living walls provide more plants to do the work, Filtering toxins in the air and converting carbon dioxide to oxygen. Pure Oasis takes East Harlem one step closer in reducing air pollution, with the introduction of Green walls. Overall creating a comfortable & clean area that attracts gathering in Jefferson.

USER EXPERIENCE & ACTIVATION

Use of green walls in East Harlem can help reduce noise & air pollution. A sign attached to the structure spreads awareness of air pollution and encourages users to make eco friendly choices to ensure a heathlier environment.

PLAN, SECTION, ELEVATIONS

MATERIALS

3D VISUALIZATION